The Nigerian Drug Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has dismantled a Nigerian-Mexican transnational drug cartel and seized more than 2.4 tons of methamphetamine and its chemicals, valued at between $300 million and $363 million . The bust of the clandestine industrial-scale laboratory deep in the forests of Ogun State is the largest drug seizure in Nigeria's history , underscoring West Africa's dramatic shift from a transit region to a global drug production hub.

At least seven people were killed , including three children, and more than 40 injured when a drone crashed into a crowded beach area. Russian authorities called it a direct hit, while Ukrainian officials said the casualties were caused by debris from the drone shot down by Russian air defenses.

In response to the rejection, Senator Paul said he would hold a committee vote to find the former presidential medical adviser guilty of contempt of Congress.

The sweeping accusations came at the opening of a Judiciary Committee hearing as Republicans moved forward with passing the nomination.

Sen. Chris Coons (D-Del.) sharply criticized President Donald Trump for his handling of the conflict with Iran, calling his threats empty bluster that "nobody believes him anymore.

Spanish authorities confirmed at least 72 migrants died , most of them drowning or being trampled in the chaos at the coastal barrier. Morocco also reported 11 deaths on its side of the border.